Xi’an – Tradition, Community & Living Culture

The itinerary shown is purely an example. All of our trips can be built around your school’s needs, with so many wonderful things going on in these Chinese cities, there’s so much to see and do…

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Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome to Ancient China

  • Arrival in Xi’an and airport transfer to the hotel

  • Welcome briefing: Xi’an as a centre of tradition and storytelling

  • Introduction to Mandarin journals and confidence-building tasks

  • First impressions walk in the local area

  • Evening meal and rest at the hotel

Day 2 – Cultural Confidence & Everyday China

  • Exploration of central Bell Tower of Xi'an district

  • Walk through Shuyuanmen Street

  • Focus on:

    Everyday Mandarin communication

    Cultural vocabulary and interaction

  • Continue to the Muslim Quarter

  • Interactive language activities in a lively, real-world setting

  • Guided task:

    Ordering food, asking questions and engaging with local vendors

  • Walk to the Xi’an City Wall South Gate

  • Guided discussion on:

    How tradition and modern life coexist

Day 3 – Heritage, History & Storytelling

  • Visit to the Terracotta Army

  • Focus on:

    • Storytelling vocabulary

    • Historical narrative in Mandarin

  • Guided reflection and language tasks

  • Evening at the Hotel

    Day 4 – Food Culture & Language in Action

  • Exploration of Yongxingfang Food Street, a vibrant street food and cultural hub

  • Focus on:

    Food vocabulary and everyday Mandarin

    Cultural identity through cuisine

  • Interactive language activities in a lively, real-world setting

  • Guided task:

    Ordering food, asking prices and interacting with local vendors

  • Exploration of traditional food stalls and regional specialities

  • Hands-on dumpling-making workshop

 

Day 5 – Language in Action & Cultural Expression

  • Visit to Tang Paradise, a cultural park inspired by the Tang Dynasty

  • Focus on:

    Cultural storytelling through language

    Speaking and presentation skills

  • Exploration of traditional architecture, gardens and performance spaces

  • Collaborative task:

    Create and prepare a short presentation on a Chinese tradition or cultural theme

  • Group presentations in an outdoor cultural setting

Day 6 – Architecture, Belief & Identity

  • Walk along the Xi’an City Wall

  • Visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda

  • Focus on:

    Belief systems and cultural identity

    Language of tradition and respect

  • Evening exploration of local night markets

  • Cycle or walking along the ancient city wall at sunset

  • Evening at the Hotel for games and down time.

Day 7 – Modern Meets Traditional China

  • Visit to a cultural centre or modern gallery

  • Focus on:

    Contemporary Chinese culture and identity

    The relationship between tradition and modern life

  • Mandarin speaking showcase and reflection on seeing how ancient traditions and modern China coexist

  • Farewell group dinner in a traditional cultural setting, with evening views across illuminated gardens and performance spaces at Tang Paradise

Day 8 – Departure

  • Programme close

  • Transfer to airport